Revenue collection affected in absence of quarantine

Published On: February 20, 2020 11:21 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, Feb 20: Prakash Timilsina, operator of Mahalaxmi Agro situated in Tikapur Municipality-1 was happy from the government's decision taken one and half years ago to announce Satti Chhoti Customs Office as the main custom point in the region.

Gold sets new record of Rs 77,100

Published On: February 20, 2020 10:38 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: The price of gold has hit a new record of Rs 77,100 per tola (11.664 grams) in the domestic market on Wednesday.

Nepse up for a fourth straight session

Published On: February 20, 2020 10:29 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: After a brief rise early in the morning, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index pulled back sharply and shed more than 10 points within the first hour of Wednesday's trading session. Nonetheless, the index recouped all of its losses to close the day with a moderate gain. At the close, Nepse settled at 1,405.25 points – up 5.24 points against the session earlier.

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai has said that the world should be informed about the fact that Nepal is free from the dark shadow of coronavirus.

Govt to promote Nepal as 'Coronavirus Free Zone'

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The government has put forth a plan to promote Nepal as 'Coronavirus Free Zone' to minimize the impact of the outbreak on the tourism industry.

Dispute on compensation for industrial park in Damak

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:14 PM NPT By: YUBARAJ BIBASH

DAMAK, Feb 19: The local government body has shown dissatisfaction on the matter of compensation for the construction of the China-Nepal Friendship Industrial Park in Damak. The body has demanded proper management of the squatters living in the area set aside for the industrial park.

Gold at new high of Rs 76,700 per tola

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The price of gold marched to a fresh high of Rs 76,700 per tola (11.664 grams) in the domestic market on Tuesday.

Nepse above 1,400 points for first time in 22 months

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index shot up by 18 points in the morning as strength carried over to Tuesday's trading. However, sellers took over the latter trading session with the index declining steadily to trade briefly in red in the last trading hour. A slight recovery toward the close meant the benchmark index ended the day 1.77 points at 1,400.01 points.

Dhankuta farmers falling in love with avocado

Published On: February 18, 2020 08:30 PM NPT By: RSS

ITAHARI, Feb 18: Dhankuta district was famous for exporting toothsome orange creating its niche market among consumers in the eastern Terai and also in adjoining Indian markets of Bihar and West Bengal. Once a synonym of orange production in eastern hills of Nepal, Dhankuta, of late, is turning to a brand new exotic fruit - avocado.

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: Minister for Energy Barshan Man Pun on Tuesday said that the government is working to provide electricity to every household of the country within two years.